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Cannabis — ProhibitedOceania

Solomon Islands

Medical cannabis is prohibited in Solomon Islands. Severe criminal penalties may apply for possession, use, or trafficking.

Cannabis is illegal in Solomon Islands under the Dangerous Drugs Act (Cap 98), which prohibits the cultivation, possession, and supply of cannabis. As a Pacific Island nation, Solomon Islands faces challenges in drug enforcement across its dispersed archipelago. There is no medical cannabis framework and no significant reform efforts.

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Regulator
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force
Key Legislation
Dangerous Drugs Act
Year Legalized
N/A
Program Size
N/A — Prohibited

Key Facts

  • The Dangerous Drugs Act (Cap 98) classifies cannabis as a dangerous drug, with possession punishable by fines and imprisonment
  • Cannabis cultivation occurs on some of the more remote islands of the archipelago, but law enforcement capacity to address it is limited
  • The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is responsible for drug enforcement, though resources are stretched across more than 900 islands
  • Solomon Islands is a signatory to international drug control conventions and cooperates with regional partners including the Pacific Islands Forum on narcotics control
  • There is no legal framework for medical cannabis, industrial hemp, or cannabis research in Solomon Islands

Key Legislation

Dangerous Drugs Act (Cap 98)

Regulatory Body

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) — Drug Enforcement Unit

Country Info
ISO Code
SB
Region
Oceania
Tier
Tier 4 — Prohibited
Status
Cannabis — Prohibited
Sources
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF)
Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.